# Statetris vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is price: Cube Solver & Timer at Free against Statetris's $4.99. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (391 vs 33). Statetris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download; Statetris costs $4.99 up front. Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Statetris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Statetris holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Statetris's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

Statetris ships an update every 14 months, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Statetris | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statetris/id453995499/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IntenCT](https://appshunter.io/developer/335051612) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Statetris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statetris/id453995499)

This game combines falling block mechanics with geography. Instead of blocks, players position states, countries, and cities in their correct locations. It's a fun, challenging, and educational experience for those who enjoy puzzles and learning about the world.

**Highlights:** Position states, countries, and cities, Falling blocks gameplay, Educational geography challenges, Includes national anthems, Multiple regions available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Statetris free?

Statetris costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Statetris or Cube Solver & Timer?

Statetris is rated higher. Statetris averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do Statetris or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Statetris does not.

### Which is updated more often, Statetris or Cube Solver & Timer?

Statetris ships an update every 14 months, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Statetris was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*